The 39th edition of our 30 minute netcast called WeatherBrains is on the web, and also available on iTunes:

http://www.weatherbrains.com/

In this week's episode:

-Alabama's early autumn chill: Sign of things to come?

-On shaky ground: Alabaster resident Michelle Tatum and her husband were visiting Hawaii when the October 15th earthquake hit, but don't count on a description from them of what the tremor felt like;

-A WeatherBrains Extra: Reaching For The Stars... We look at the major role Alabama is playing in America's return to manned deep space exploration, and concerns about the possible impact of fewer young Americans choosing scientific careers. David Black talks with NASA's Steve Cook, who's overseeing design of the next generation of rockets that will take astronauts to the Moon and Mars;

-Spreading the beauty: As fall colors in the South become more vivid, ABC 33/40 viewers are using the Internet to share pictures of nature's spectacular displays;

-Getting ready for StormAlert Xtreme November 11th: James Spann and Brian Peters discuss a valuable opportunity coming up to learn how to spot dangerous weather...

Join James Spann, J. B. Elliott, Brian Peters and David Black...

An all new episode of WeatherBrains, our weekly 30 minute podcast, is available on the web and on iTunes:

http://www.weatherbrains.com/

n this week's episode:

- Cooler weather coming! James Spann looks at a definite taste of fall ahead for Alabama, and
he shares thoughts on the coming winter;

- A WeatherBrains Extra: Brian Peters takes us to Mount Washington, New Hampshire, home of some of the most extreme weather on the planet, including
the highest wind speed ever documented by surface recording equipment. Brian talks with Scot Henley, Executive Director of the Mount Washington Observatory...

- The Mt. Cheaha weather geek's annual picnic -- we get a report from Brian Peters and J. B. Elliott, who were there;

Join James Spann, Brian Peters J. B. Elliott, Bill Murray and David Black...

Weather Brains episode 35 is now on the web, and available on iTunes:

http://www.weatherbrains.com

In this week's episode:

- Looking back at ABC 33/40's coverage of Central Alabama's September 22, 2006 severe weather outbreak: What went well...and what didn't;

- The growing role Alabama residents are taking in severe weather coverage because of advancing technology;

- How ABC 33/40's SkyCam Network helped during a Shelby county Tornado Warning;

- The importance of having a network of Skywatchers monitoring for dangerous weather;

- Why so many Alabama residents rely on ABC 33/40 for severe weather coverage;

- A weather radio in every public school: Uncle Sam's $5 million dollar project;

- Richard Branson's $3 billion pledge to combat global warming: Planetary lifesaver, or a waste of money?

Join James Spann, J.B. Elliott, Brian Peters and David Black...

Weather Brains is a weekly 30 minute podcast for people who love weather. You can listen to the podcast anywhere on an iPod or any other MP3 player, or on your computer.

To subscribe, go to the iTunes Music Store, and choose "Podcasts". In the search box, enter "Weather Brains". On the next page, on the "Weather Brains" line click on subscribe.

If you use another podcast receiving program, enter this feed address:

http://feeds.feedburner.com/weatherbrains

A brand new WeatherBrains podcast is now on the web and available on iTunes!

http://www.weatherbrains.com/

In this week's episode:

- A WeatherBrains Extra: David Black takes us to Florida's Kennedy Space Center to watch the Space Shuttle Atlantis lift off for STS-115 as a guest of radio's Bill "Bubba" Bussey of the Rick and Bubba radio team and NASA;

- Weather plays a huge role in NASA's decision to launch a Shuttle--we'll talk with launch experts who tell us about some of the meteorological requirements for liftoff approval;

- A WeatherBrains Extra: Do gravity waves make tornadoes stronger? Alabama research meteorologist Tim Coleman tell us about his work to try to learn the answers, and what that could mean for the Tornado Warning process...

WeatherBrains is our weekly 30 minute podcast hosted by David Black... don't miss it!

A brand new WeatherBrains episode (number 31 is on the web, and available on iTunes:

http://www.weatherbrains.com

In this week's episode:

- Remembering Katrina one year later: We recall key memories from the hurricane's devastating attack on the Gulf Coast;
- The role of the local news media in covering Katrina's aftermath;
- Ernesto's visit to Cuba and points beyond;
- Brian Peters reveals his new home away from home;
- Understanding Climate Change: We conclude our two part series with Dr. Bob Carter, an Australian researcher who discusses the growing politicization of climate change;

Join J.B. Elliott, Brian Peters, James Spann, and David Black...

Weather Brains episode 30 is now on the web, and available on iTunes:

http://www.weatherbrains.com

In this week's podcast:

- What will happen with the latest tropical system churning in the eastern Atlantic?
Jason Simpson shares his thoughts;
- Understanding Climate Change: We begin a two part series looking at the complexities of our planet's climate with Dr. Bob Carter, an Australian researcher who has spent over 30 years learning about the earth's climate history;
- Jason Simpson tells us about the job he always dreamed about: Working with James Spann;
- Not easy! J. B. Elliott remembers the difficulty of getting news and weather information during his childhood years...

Join host Davd Black and our team of weather geeks for our weekly 30 minute podcast!

The latest episode of WeatherBrains, our 30 minute weekly podcast, is on the web and available on iTunes:

http://www.weatherbrains.com/

In this week's podcast:

-James Spann, up close and personal:

-From early morning until late night, a typical day in James' life;

-How James uses the latest technology to his advantage;

-The man behind the scenes who helps write the forecasts James uses
on the air;

-How a 1985 Texas airplane crash helped shape ABC 33/40's live
severe weather coverage in Birmingham;

-James reflects on his television meteorology career -- how much
longer on the air?

-Looking into Hurricanes: First of a 2 part series with Robbie Hood, an atmospheric researcher with NASA who flies into hurricanes and tropical storms in an effort to learn more about them...

Join host David Black along with James Spann and J.B. Elliott!

Weather Brains episode 27 is now on the web, and available on iTunes:

http://www.weatherbrains.com

In this week's podcast:

-Scattered weekend storms give parts of central Alabama a thrashing;

-We discuss the Atlantic's newest tropical depression;

- We get an update about area water usage from Charles Lay with the Shelby Co. Water Authority;

-We get a weather lesson about outflow boundaries;

-Revealing news about where Brian Peters spent his honeymoon!

Join J.B. Elliott, Jason Simpson, Brian Peters, Bill Murray and David Black...

Weather Brains is a weekly 30 minute podcast for people who love weather. You can listen to the podcast anywhere on an iPod or any other MP3 player, or on your computer.

To subscribe, go to the iTunes Music Store, and choose "Podcasts". In the search box, enter "Weather Brains". On the next page, on the "Weather Brains" line click on subscribe.

If you use another podcast receiving program, enter this feed address:

http://feeds.feedburner.com/weatherbrains

Our weekly 30 minute podcast, WeatherBrains, is on the web and available on iTunes:

http://www.weatherbrains.com/

-How bad is our current heatwave? Not as brutal as you might think. J.B. Elliott and James Spann recall some far tougher heatwaves central Alabama residents have endured;

-The dangers of lightning: J.B. and James recall their close call with a 1995 hurricane's lightning strike that was far too close for comfort;

-General safety rules to help avoid being struck by lightning;

-Trial by fire: James recalls his start in Birmingham television weather;

-Bill Murray visits the National Hurricane Center...

WeatherBrains episode 21 is on the web and available on iTunes:

http://www.weatherbrains.com/

In this week's show:

-James Spann reveals the ABC 33/40 Skywatcher Network, a new Internet-based real-time severe weather reporting system connecting public volunteer skywatchers with ABC 33/40 meteorologists;

-David Black takes us to a Pelham produce stand where we learn about the effects the lack of rain is having on Chilton county peaches;

-J. B. Elliott is declared Birmingham's weather legend;

-We discuss the just completed City Stages -- Brian Peters talks about protecting concert goers during severe weather;

-Hot and dangerous: We meet a British soldier, on-duty in Iraq, who talks about the weather;

-Partly sunny, partly cloudy, mostly sunny and mostly cloudy: J.B. and Brian talk about what they mean...